National Title Game: #1 North Dakota State vs #3 Eastern Washington

[Screamin_Eagle174]

What's the deal with Gubrud? Didn't he break a bone in his foot or something? That was back in September, why was his career ruled over? Why wouldn't he be able to play? It's been how many weeks since the injury?

He gave it a few weeks to see if it would heal on it's own, and it didn't. Instead of playing at 50%, he elected to get surgery. Full article:

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/oct/30/eastern-washington-star-quarterback-gage-gubrud-op/

[Bisonator]

He gave it a few weeks to see if it would heal on it's own, and it didn't. Instead of playing at 50%, he elected to get surgery. Full article:

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/oct/30/eastern-washington-star-quarterback-gage-gubrud-op/

That's still what 8 weeks ago? He isn't going to have a chance to play at all?

[clawman]

Is Mitch Fettig going to play? He was all over the field against NDSU last year.

Really threw me off because with a name like Fettig (more common in North Dakota than any other state), I kept thinking he should be wearing a Bison uniform.

I was married in Aberdeen and my best man was a Fettig, no relation. I've met him and his parents and as far as they know no relatives in the Dakotas.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

NDSU CS and Ss will have their hands full with Barriere and the WRs. When he scrambles will there be a lot of running around and throwing 50/50 balls? IMO, EWU needs to make this a track meet to win.

NDSU is going to score on this defense. EWU's is nothing great but better than their usual defenses. NDSU should be able to run their power game up the middle. EWU looks like they defend the outside better.

GO BISON

[Professor Chaos]

NDSU CS and Ss will have their hands full with Barriere and the WRs. When he scrambles will there be a lot of running around and throwing 50/50 balls? IMO, EWU needs to make this a track meet to win.

NDSU is going to score on this defense. EWU's is nothing great but better than their usual defenses. NDSU should be able to run their power game up the middle. EWU looks like they defend the outside better.

GO BISON
NDSU's DL needs to stay disciplined with their pass rush also. If they give Barriere lanes to scramble he'll burn them. Keep him in the pocket and collapse it and I don't think he'll be consistent/poised enough to sustain drives.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

NDSU's DL needs to stay disciplined with their pass rush also. If they give Barriere lanes to scramble he'll burn them. Keep him in the pocket and collapse it and I don't think he'll be consistent/poised enough to sustain drives.


xnodx

I'm sure Menard and Tucska will not go full speed ahead but stay gap sound in their lanes. Cox is fast enough to spy Barriere.

[dewey]

4 days to go! 2 days until we are driving South.

Dewey

[NDSUtk]

xnodx

I'm sure Menard and Tucska will not go full speed ahead but stay gap sound in their lanes. Cox is fast enough to spy Barriere.Cox will be super important in my opinion. His athleticism is not something we normally see at the FCS level. I think he can keep Barriere from going crazy on the running.

[dewey]

Cox will be super important in my opinion. His athleticism is not something we normally see at the FCS level. I think he can keep Barriere from going crazy on the running.

I agree. Marlette and Jordheim are not fast enough to contain Barriere so that seems like Cox main job for the day.

[dewey]

Here is the Bison Media Blog video for the upcoming National Championship game.

https://www.bisonmediazone.com/bison-video-blog-fcs-championship-preview-2/

Dewey

[BisonFan02]

According to reliable sources, sounds like there are more EWU tickets up for sale?

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

According to reliable sources, sounds like there are more EWU tickets up for sale?


Where?

[Professor Chaos]

Where?
https://ev7.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AEWU%3AEEWFP18%3ACHA MP%3A&linkID=twewu&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=FBP&cgc=

If that link doesn't work try this one and clock "PURCHASE" in the upper right: https://ev7.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=FBP&linkID=twewu&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

https://ev7.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AEWU%3AEEWFP18%3ACHA MP%3A&linkID=twewu&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=FBP&cgc=

If that link doesn't work try this one and clock "PURCHASE" in the upper right: https://ev7.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=FBP&linkID=twewu&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=



I thought they sold out their allotment?

[dewey]

I thought they sold out their allotment?

I know I got my 5 from their allotment in section 108. My best seats in the 7 years.

Dewey

[dewey]

The migration South is beginning.

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[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I know I got my 5 from their allotment in section 108. My best seats in the 7 years.

Dewey


Nice!

I sold my 4 tickets to a buddy and I'm in section 129 now.

[dewey]

Nice!

I sold my 4 tickets to a buddy and I'm in section 129 now.

Nice! We both have good seats.

Dewey

[dewey]

The Bison have tweaked their itinerary for the title game.

https://www.inforum.com/sports/football/943293-Bison-make-slight-adjustment-to-Frisco-itinerary

Dewey

[NDSUtk]

The migration South is beginning.

Deweyhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190101/3986304c73275043bd03597b4b235524.jpg

Sent from my SM-G930V using TapatalkIs this in the NDSU Athletics app? I can't find it.

[dewey]

Is this in the NDSU Athletics app? I can't find it.This is the one.

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[cx500d]

The Bison have tweaked their itinerary for the title game.

https://www.inforum.com/sports/football/943293-Bison-make-slight-adjustment-to-Frisco-itinerary

Dewey
Sounds like less than stellar prep for this game....I don’t like it

[NDSUtk]

This is the one.

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[Redbird 4th & short]

Sounds like less than stellar prep for this game....I don’t like it

sounds like the beginning of the end for Bison reign !!!!

:D

[X-Factor]

sounds like the beginning of the end for Bison reign !!!!

:D

I know you’re just having fun Red :D

But if I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that...

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I know you’re just having fun Red :D

But if I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that...


Hey, you need "6X FCS Champions" and soon to be 7X Champs on your sig line....xthumbsupx

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Well, if EWU is still selling their allotment tickets, it will be interesting to see the fan breakdown on Saturday....xnodx

[dewey]

Well, if EWU is still selling their allotment tickets, it will be interesting to see the fan breakdown on Saturday....xnodx

I still think it is 85% Bison fans. I am surprised the EWU allotment wasn't bought up by Bison fans.

Fan apathy about going to Frisco?

Dewey

[cx500d]

I still think it is 85% Bison fans. I am surprised the EWU allotment wasn't bought up by Bison fans.

Fan apathy about going to Frisco?

Dewey
Sounds like they are good seats, and available

[POD Knows]

Sounds like they are good seats, and availableTons of tickets on Vivid Seat and the price is falling fast. Some are now at $100 to $115, decent seats.

[Professor Chaos]

I still think it is 85% Bison fans. I am surprised the EWU allotment wasn't bought up by Bison fans.

Fan apathy about going to Frisco?

Dewey
They quit selling them to the general public the evening of 12/19 a few hours after they opened them up presumably because they were sold out. I'm guessing these ones are from those they set aside for the team and university staff that weren't claimed.

[Hammerhead]

Earlier this morning the EWU site let me put up to 391 tickets in my shopping cart. At 392 it said there weren’t enough seats available.

[dewey]

Here is a small article about the game.

https://740thefan.com/news/articles/2019/jan/01/ndsu-looking-to-break-more-fcs-records-in-championship-against-eastern-washington/

The Bison will be wearing yellow Jersey's and the green harvest helmets.

NDSU is 29-0 all time when wearing the yellow jerseys.

Dewey

[kalm]

Starters Jay-Tee Tiuli (DT), Cole Karstetter (rover) and Tyson Prunty (safety) are all currently listed on the two deep for this game. Nice to get some of our bullets back.

This has been one hell of a coaching job by Best and company and while we lose 24 seniors with this class the extra pt and playoff practices should minimize the losses for next year.

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/dec/31/gage-gubrud-other-injured-eastern-washington-playe/?amp-content=amp&__twitter_impression=true&fbclid=IwAR312VD8EBd5x1IAZjPO9aL5kxfOksufO-djKwQyssS2VVlB9cfLODZvSpg

[Southern Bison]

The game is on the board at MGM Park in Vegas. So ready to catch the flight to DFW!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190102/10d8bbf2d1c820a3944139dfa761768e.jpg

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[TheKingpin28]

The game is on the board at MGM Park in Vegas. So ready to catch the flight to DFW!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190102/10d8bbf2d1c820a3944139dfa761768e.jpg

Sent from my SM-G930V using TapatalkThrow a 50 for me to cover on NDSU if you can. I will PayPal you the money if you can help me out.

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[Southern Bison]

Throw a 50 for me to cover on NDSU if you can. I will PayPal you the money if you can help me out.

Sent from my SM-J727V using TapatalkNope...I don't bet on games involving the Bison.

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[POD Knows]

Starters Jay-Tee Tiuli (DT), Cole Karstetter (rover) and Tyson Prunty (safety) are all currently listed on the two deep for this game. Nice to get some of our bullets back.

This has been one hell of a coaching job by Best and company and while we lose 24 seniors with this class the extra pt and playoff practices should minimize the losses for next year.

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/dec/31/gage-gubrud-other-injured-eastern-washington-playe/?amp-content=amp&__twitter_impression=true&fbclid=IwAR312VD8EBd5x1IAZjPO9aL5kxfOksufO-djKwQyssS2VVlB9cfLODZvSpg
So the guy charged with the felony is going to play. That guy for ISUr slinging a little weed a while back almost seems quaint. Did the guy beat the charge or something

[Professor Chaos]

Meh, if they want to play him let him play. That's the coach's call and if he decides to play a guy with a pending felony charge against him just because he really wants to win he's probably going to do more harm than good to his program in the long run. I'd assume there's more to the story here (like there was with the Travis Beck incident at NDSU a few years back) because Best seems like a stand-up guy that wouldn't want to send a message that bad behavior doesn't have consequences to a team that I assume he preaches discipline on and off the field to. In the end it's Best's/EWU's call to make and they'll make what they think is the best decision for their team and program going forward.

[Redbird 4th & short]

Here is a small article about the game.

https://740thefan.com/news/articles/2019/jan/01/ndsu-looking-to-break-more-fcs-records-in-championship-against-eastern-washington/

The Bison will be wearing yellow Jersey's and the green harvest helmets.

NDSU is 29-0 all time when wearing the yellow jerseys.

Dewey
that and 2 bucks will get you a really small cup of coffee at all participating Starbucks in Fargo and Frisco and in fact, anywhere.

xcoffeex

[TheKingpin28]

Nope...I don't bet on games involving the Bison.

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Damnit! No worries.

[NDSUtk]

Flight at 10 AM. Just ate at Casey's because, well, you know. Because of this, I predict NDSU 35 EWU 17. That and the fact I have $500 on NDSU covering the spread of 14.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Hey klam:

Let's make it an even 1K on our bet.

[kalm]

Hey klam:

Let's make it an even 1K on our bet.

Why not? But why don’t we make it interesting? This is your last prognostication I could find on this thread:



Bison Fan in NW MN said:
December 24th, 2018 05:37 PM
Re: National Title Game: #1 North Dakota State vs #3 Eastern Washington
NDSU wins this: 42-20

Would you like to put your money where your mouth is and back this up by laying 21 pots on the 2nd $500? In other words, Bizon win by 22 or more and I owe $1000. Bizon win by anywhere from 14-21, and we both owe AGS $500. 13 points and lower and you owe $1000.

It’s your choice and if you don’t like it I’ll still increase the original of 13.5 to $1000.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Why not? But why don’t we make it interesting? This is your last prognostication I could find on this thread:



Bison Fan in NW MN said:
December 24th, 2018 05:37 PM
Re: National Title Game: #1 North Dakota State vs #3 Eastern Washington
NDSU wins this: 42-20

Would you like to put your money where your mouth is and back this up by laying 21 pots on the 2nd $500? In other words, Bizon win by 22 or more and I owe $1000. Bizon win by anywhere from 14-21, and we both owe AGS $500. 13 points and lower and you owe $1000.

It’s your choice and if you don’t like it I’ll still increase the original of 13.5 to $1000.


xlolx

Putting "money where your mouth is" would be going straight up on this but I know you never would do that.

No, Bison need to win by 14 for me to win...none of that other bull**it.

[kalm]

xlolx

Putting "money where your mouth is" would be going straight up on this but I know you never would do that.

No, Bison need to win by 14 for me to win...none of that other bull**it.

I’ve never said the Bizon shouldn’t be favored nor run my mouth about my team. I’ve left that up to you and you have every reason to.

Your answer is exactly what I figured and that’s why I gave you the choice. 13.5 for $1000 it is.

Good luck.

[cx500d]

I’ve never said the Bizon shouldn’t be favored nor run my mouth about my team. I’ve left that up to you and you have every reason to.

Your answer is exactly what I figured and that’s why I gave you the choice. 13.5 for $1000 it is.

Good luck.

You guys have way too much confidence, or, way too much money. I think this is a 50/50 proposition.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I’ve never said the Bizon shouldn’t be favored nor run my mouth about my team. I’ve left that up to you and you have every reason to.

Your answer is exactly what I figured and that’s why I gave you the choice. 13.5 for $1000 it is.

Good luck.



I threw a score out there, big freaking deal what it is....could be 100-0. The line is 13.5. You're the one that started the bet when I said the Bison will cover.

Like I said it is a win/win for me.

Sit on your butt watching the game....I'll be with 18K fellow Bison fans cheering on our team in Frisco.

[kalm]

I threw a score out there, big freaking deal what it is....could be 100-0. The line is 13.5. You're the one that started the bet when I said the Bison will cover.

Like I said it is a win/win for me.

Sit on your butt watching the game....I'll be with 18K fellow Bison fans cheering on our team in Frisco.

It’s a win/win for me too. And I’m not surprised in the least by your classless response here or lack of intestinal fortitude in backing up your mouth. Btw...I simply said I’d take the points, you challenged with the bet. Glad to oblige.

You’ll be sitting with 18,000 Bizon fans none of which like you except perhaps your saint like patient family and a few fellow douche canoes. (I know most NDSU fans are good peeps).

Again...best of luck!

Lol

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

You guys have way too much confidence, or, way too much money. I think this is a 50/50 proposition.


It is a win/win.

He would never take a straight up bet...never. Bison will cover the spread and Ursus will get a donation from weed boy. I lose and ursus gets a donation also. Win/win.

Confidence? Yes. Money? Doesn't matter to me. My Bison season tickets are many times more than this bet....xthumbsupx

[cx500d]

It is a win/win.

He would never take a straight up bet...never. Bison will cover the spread and Ursus will get a donation from weed boy. I lose and ursus gets a donation also. Win/win.

Confidence? Yes. Money? Doesn't matter to me. My Bison season tickets are many times more than this bet....xthumbsupx

I wouldn't take a straight up bet either...

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

It’s a win/win for me too. And I’m not surprised in the least by your classless response here or lack of intestinal fortitude in backing up your mouth. Btw...I simply said I’d take the points, you challenged with the bet. Glad to oblige.

You’ll be sitting with 18,000 Bizon fans none of which like you except perhaps your saint like patient family and a few fellow douche canoes. (I know most NDSU fans are good peeps).

Again...best of luck!

Lol


xlolx

GFY weed boy....xlolx

Like I said, sit on your fat ass in bum-sh** wherever and watch the game and your team get run over.

I am backing it up. Giving you the points and making a bet. I could have said 200-0....big freaking deal. 300-0....400-0....xlolx....who freakin cares....

Boo-hoo, weed boy called me names.....xlolx

[uni88]

I threw a score out there, big freaking deal what it is....could be 100-0. The line is 13.5. You're the one that started the bet when I said the Bison will cover.

Like I said it is a win/win for me.

Sit on your butt watching the game....I'll be with 18K fellow Bison fans cheering on our team in Frisco.

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29823&stc=1

[cx500d]

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29823&stc=1

What a cute kitty. That's the Montana State Mascot's offspring after their trip to Fargo.

[Southern Bison]

I wouldn't take a straight up bet either...Just looked at the betting counter at the Park MGM (old Monte Carlo) and the line is still -14 but O/U has gone up a half-point to 61.5.

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[cx500d]

Just looked at the betting counter at the Park MGM (old Monte Carlo) and the line is still -14 but O/U has gone up a half-point to 61.5.

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You vegas high rollers have more intestinal fortitude with your wallets than I do.

[dudeitsaid]

EWU will win the toss, and choose to defer, as they typically do.

NDSU will be able to put their game plan in action immediately, with a long drive going 75 yards ending in a touchdown taking 9 minutes off the clock. EWU's offense, and the fans will be very antsy not seeing the offense on the field.

EWU's offense will finally get the ball, and will take a shot on the first play on offense, but the ball will be intercepted, and another time consuming drive will take more time off the clock, resulting in a Bison score on the first play of 2nd quarter.

EWU's offense gets kickoff, and Merritt will get a decent return to the 40. EWU's run game struggles, and EWU ends up in a 3rd and long, and Barriere can't find an open receiver, but pulls a Houdini and gets a first down on a controversial spot. The Eagle offense puts together a few good plays and a few first downs, but gets held to a long field goal try that gets partially blocked, and the Bison recover and try to run back, but get stopped around the 15. And, in context with the last two drives, NDSU takes more time off the clock, and scores a third touchdown with less than 3 minutes on the clock. In the first half, Easton Stick goes 3 of 4, and they never punt. The NDSU game plan goes perfectly, and EWU looks hopeless. With the ball back, EWU hopes to score before the half, but stalls out around the 50.

2nd half, EWU receives the kickoff, and somehow manages to run the kickoff back for a touchdown. There is still a lot of concern on the EWU side for the offense, who has struggled to do much in the game. The coaches elect to onside, and catch the Bison by surprise. They recover the kick, and McPherson breaks a 40 yard scamper on first down. EWU finds some rhythm, and scores a touchdown. At 10 minutes left in the third quarter, it looks like there might be a game.

First NDSU drive, Stick runs for a TD, and takes some wind out of the EWU sails. EWU gets the ball back, and Barriere also runs for a TD, giving the commentators something to talk about. NDSU gets the ball back, and EWU finally forces a punt. EWU gets the ball back, and goes 3 and out. The two teams end drives in punts several times in what appears to be a defensive battle into the 4th quarter, before Barriere throws a screen to Nsimba Webster, who outruns everyone to the end zone. Finally, NDSU gets back into the scoring column with a FG early in the 4th. Commentators talk about how NDSU usually wears the other team out about now.

EWU gets the ball back, and Barriere throws a pick 6. Looks like the game might be going south. But, EWU puts together a drive, and kicks a field goal. 6 minutes left, for some reason, EWU chooses not to onside. NDSU runs the ball, and milks the clock. With just over two minutes, somehow, EWU forces a fumble. They still have to make it 55 yards to score a touchdown and tie the game. EWU puts together a drive that requires three 4th down conversions, and tosses a contested touchdown pass with no time on the clock to Andrew Boston. A lengthy replay review is used to determine that Boston did maintain control and have a foot in-bounds before being pushed out of the back of end zone. Instead of kicking the extra point to tie the game, the Eagles go for two. The play is broken, and Barriere is sacked. But there is a flag for defensive off-sides. The next play is broken, but Barriere scrambles and eludes the defense and gets into the end zone for the two point conversion.

xsmiley_wix That is my prophecy of the game. Bill Fette is slotted to be the replay official...right?

[cx500d]

EWU will win the toss, and choose to defer, as they typically do.

NDSU will be able to put their game plan in action immediately, with a long drive going 75 yards ending in a touchdown taking 9 minutes off the clock. EWU's offense, and the fans will be very antsy not seeing the offense on the field.

EWU's offense will finally get the ball, and will take a shot on the first play on offense, but the ball will be intercepted, and another time consuming drive will take more time off the clock, resulting in a Bison score on the first play of 2nd quarter.

EWU's offense gets kickoff, and Merritt will get a decent return to the 40. EWU's run game struggles, and EWU ends up in a 3rd and long, and Barriere can't find an open receiver, but pulls a Houdini and gets a first down on a controversial spot. The Eagle offense puts together a few good plays and a few first downs, but gets held to a long field goal try that gets partially blocked, and the Bison recover and try to run back, but get stopped around the 15. And, in context with the last two drives, NDSU takes more time off the clock, and scores a third touchdown with less than 3 minutes on the clock. In the first half, Easton Stick goes 3 of 4, and they never punt. The NDSU game plan goes perfectly, and EWU looks hopeless. With the ball back, EWU hopes to score before the half, but stalls out around the 50.

2nd half, EWU receives the kickoff, and somehow manages to run the kickoff back for a touchdown. There is still a lot of concern on the EWU side for the offense, who has struggled to do much in the game. The coaches elect to onside, and catch the Bison by surprise. They recover the kick, and McPherson breaks a 40 yard scamper on first down. EWU finds some rhythm, and scores a touchdown. At 10 minutes left in the third quarter, it looks like there might be a game.

First NDSU drive, Stick runs for a TD, and takes some wind out of the EWU sails. EWU gets the ball back, and Barriere also runs for a TD, giving the commentators something to talk about. NDSU gets the ball back, and EWU finally forces a punt. EWU gets the ball back, and goes 3 and out. The two teams end drives in punts several times in what appears to be a defensive battle into the 4th quarter, before Barriere throws a screen to Nsimba Webster, who outruns everyone to the end zone. Finally, NDSU gets back into the scoring column with a FG early in the 4th. Commentators talk about how NDSU usually wears the other team out about now.

EWU gets the ball back, and Barriere throws a pick 6. Looks like the game might be going south. But, EWU puts together a drive, and kicks a field goal. 6 minutes left, for some reason, EWU chooses not to onside. NDSU runs the ball, and milks the clock. With just over two minutes, somehow, EWU forces a fumble. They still have to make it 55 yards to score a touchdown and tie the game. EWU puts together a drive that requires three 4th down conversions, and tosses a contested touchdown pass with no time on the clock to Andrew Boston. A lengthy replay review is used to determine that Boston did maintain control and have a foot in-bounds before being pushed out of the back of end zone. Instead of kicking the extra point to tie the game, the Eagles go for two. The play is broken, and Barriere is sacked. But there is a flag for defensive off-sides. The next play is broken, but Barriere scrambles and eludes the defense and gets into the end zone for the two point conversion.

xsmiley_wix That is my prophecy of the game. Bill Fette is slotted to be the replay official...right?

that’s very detailed. Are you a fiction writer by trade, or are you a paid match.com profile writer?

[dudeitsaid]

Just tapping into some Nostradamus I am sure I'm distantly related to...and trying to pass the time till Saturday.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

NDSU opens as a 13.5 point favorite with an O/U of 60.5 on 5dimes.


xnodx

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NDSU covers


xnodx




xnodx

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I’ll take that bet.


xnodx

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Massey prediction:


https://www.masseyratings.com/game.php?s0=300937&oid0=5545&h=0&s1=300937&oid1=2383


xnodx

[dewey]

2 days until National Championship Saturday!

Dewey

[Southern Bison]

It's 5:55am in Las Vegas, I have my coffee, I'm on the plane, and we're cleared for takeoff.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190103/6f0acc20231cd4d659f33aaa0e543a84.gif

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[kalm]

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xnodx

Good morning! I can see that you're still trying and I think that's wonderful!


There was no real bet until you laid down the amount and I accepted.

You asked if I wanted to double it and I accepted once again while also giving you the opportunity to back up your words, but also leaving you an out, offering to accept the simple doubling anyway.

You declined the more interesting offer (in my opinion) to truly back up your mouth and that's ok.

Now, please feel free to hit me with some more smack because (as you know from the other thread) I'll be attending a funeral and supporting a dear friend (on my fat ass) while you're in Frisco.

Then tell us some more all about how you don't care what people think about the caliber of your character. xlolx

[kalm]

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xlolx

Nice work there '88!

[kalm]

EWU will win the toss, and choose to defer, as they typically do.

NDSU will be able to put their game plan in action immediately, with a long drive going 75 yards ending in a touchdown taking 9 minutes off the clock. EWU's offense, and the fans will be very antsy not seeing the offense on the field.

EWU's offense will finally get the ball, and will take a shot on the first play on offense, but the ball will be intercepted, and another time consuming drive will take more time off the clock, resulting in a Bison score on the first play of 2nd quarter.

EWU's offense gets kickoff, and Merritt will get a decent return to the 40. EWU's run game struggles, and EWU ends up in a 3rd and long, and Barriere can't find an open receiver, but pulls a Houdini and gets a first down on a controversial spot. The Eagle offense puts together a few good plays and a few first downs, but gets held to a long field goal try that gets partially blocked, and the Bison recover and try to run back, but get stopped around the 15. And, in context with the last two drives, NDSU takes more time off the clock, and scores a third touchdown with less than 3 minutes on the clock. In the first half, Easton Stick goes 3 of 4, and they never punt. The NDSU game plan goes perfectly, and EWU looks hopeless. With the ball back, EWU hopes to score before the half, but stalls out around the 50.

2nd half, EWU receives the kickoff, and somehow manages to run the kickoff back for a touchdown. There is still a lot of concern on the EWU side for the offense, who has struggled to do much in the game. The coaches elect to onside, and catch the Bison by surprise. They recover the kick, and McPherson breaks a 40 yard scamper on first down. EWU finds some rhythm, and scores a touchdown. At 10 minutes left in the third quarter, it looks like there might be a game.

First NDSU drive, Stick runs for a TD, and takes some wind out of the EWU sails. EWU gets the ball back, and Barriere also runs for a TD, giving the commentators something to talk about. NDSU gets the ball back, and EWU finally forces a punt. EWU gets the ball back, and goes 3 and out. The two teams end drives in punts several times in what appears to be a defensive battle into the 4th quarter, before Barriere throws a screen to Nsimba Webster, who outruns everyone to the end zone. Finally, NDSU gets back into the scoring column with a FG early in the 4th. Commentators talk about how NDSU usually wears the other team out about now.

EWU gets the ball back, and Barriere throws a pick 6. Looks like the game might be going south. But, EWU puts together a drive, and kicks a field goal. 6 minutes left, for some reason, EWU chooses not to onside. NDSU runs the ball, and milks the clock. With just over two minutes, somehow, EWU forces a fumble. They still have to make it 55 yards to score a touchdown and tie the game. EWU puts together a drive that requires three 4th down conversions, and tosses a contested touchdown pass with no time on the clock to Andrew Boston. A lengthy replay review is used to determine that Boston did maintain control and have a foot in-bounds before being pushed out of the back of end zone. Instead of kicking the extra point to tie the game, the Eagles go for two. The play is broken, and Barriere is sacked. But there is a flag for defensive off-sides. The next play is broken, but Barriere scrambles and eludes the defense and gets into the end zone for the two point conversion.

xsmiley_wix That is my prophecy of the game. Bill Fette is slotted to be the replay official...right?

It's like a combination of the 2007 App State, 2010 NDSU, and 2010 Delaware games. Well done!



xbowx


(I heard Bill Fette came out of retirement for this one)

((We need more cowbell))

[X-Factor]

It's like a combination of the 2007 App State, 2010 NDSU, and 2010 Delaware games. Well done!



xbowx


(I heard Bill Fette came out of retirement for this one)

((We need more cowbell))

You are going to need 8 Bill Fettes to win this one :) Seven on the field and one in the booth :D

[kalm]

You are going to need 8 Bill Fettes to win this one :) Seven on the field and one in the booth :D

Don't tempt me. I know people.

[JSUSoutherner]

xlolx

GFY weed boy....xlolx

Like I said, sit on your fat ass in bum-sh** wherever and watch the game and your team get run over.

I am backing it up. Giving you the points and making a bet. I could have said 200-0....big freaking deal. 300-0....400-0....xlolx....who freakin cares....

Boo-hoo, weed boy called me names.....xlolx

"Weed boy"?

Pretty sure my 13 year old brother has better smack talk than you do.

[Outsider1]

All I want to see is one HELL of a game between both EWU and NDSU.....

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Good morning! I can see that you're still trying and I think that's wonderful!


There was no real bet until you laid down the amount and I accepted.

You asked if I wanted to double it and I accepted once again while also giving you the opportunity to back up your words, but also leaving you an out, offering to accept the simple doubling anyway.

You declined the more interesting offer (in my opinion) to truly back up your mouth and that's ok.

Now, please feel free to hit me with some more smack because (as you know from the other thread) I'll be attending a funeral and supporting a dear friend (on my fat ass) while you're in Frisco.

Then tell us some more all about how you don't care what people think about the caliber of your character. xlolx



Weed boy right on cue.

As you can see but probably not comprehend, I was responding to PC on the line of the game. Then in your usual trolling ways wanted to bet. What bet was there when I was responding to PC? xlolx

You must really get a woody when you see my posts. You have something to tell everyone on here....xeyebrowx

Interesting offer? It was an easy yes or no on doubling it. Too hard for you to figure out. Or too stupid?

And I don't give a sh** where you are or go weed boy.

Ya, it is a good morning. Some of us work more than 5 months out of the year....

[TheRevSFA]

Keep the name calling and smack off of the FCS Discussion board. If you need to do that, take it to the lounge or Private messages.

Consider this everyone’s general warning.

[formerEag]

It is a win/win.

He would never take a straight up bet...never. Bison will cover the spread and Ursus will get a donation from weed boy. I lose and ursus gets a donation also. Win/win.

Confidence? Yes. Money? Doesn't matter to me. My Bison season tickets are many times more than this bet....xthumbsupx

This reads almost exactly like a Trump tweet. Kinda weird.

[X-Factor]

What is with EWU self proclaimed win on page 13 of their press release?

It says” #1/No. 1 seed North Dakota State - W, 20-19 (Championship/Frisco, TX)

Eagles D would need to play their best game ever to hold us to 19 I would think

[JSUSoutherner]

What is with EWU self proclaimed win on page 13 of their press release?

It says” #1/No. 1 seed North Dakota State - W, 20-19 (Championship/Frisco, TX)

Eagles D would need to play their best game ever to hold us to 19 I would think

Perhaps that was in reference to the 2010 game and they mislabeled opponents. That was a 20-19 game IIRC.

[X-Factor]

Perhaps that was in reference to the 2010 game and they mislabeled opponents. That was a 20-19 game IIRC.

Except they have it listed under 2018 and right on top of the Maine semifinal game

[JSUSoutherner]

Except they have it listed under 2018 and right on top of the Maine semifinal game

May they did it just to see how many Bison fans it would trigger.

[kalm]

Keep the name calling and smack off of the FCS Discussion board. If you need to do that, take it to the lounge or Private messages.

Consider this everyone’s general warning.

Sorry I got a little sideways on that one post, Rev. I’ll mind my p’s and q’s going forward.

[Bison56]

Only 58 pages? Pathetic

[WeAreThePride]

Only 58 pages? Pathetic
It’s really a promptly pedestrian effort.

[Thunderstruck]

This game is just like the FBS semifinal games. Media and schools trying to hype the game up like it will be a contest.....sorry folks. Bison roll 45-14.

[clenz]

Nice to see the Bison Decemberists come out of their holes to throw **** out there and then leave again....

Enjoy your one turn of the turnstile door, folks!

[cx500d]

Nice to see the Bison Decemberists come out of their holes to throw **** out there and then leave again....

Enjoy your one turn of the turnstile door, folks!

I'm surprised you are posting on this thread

[Hammerhead]

2 days until National Championship Saturday!

Dewey


https://thumbs.gfycat.com/GiftedCluelessIsabellineshrike.webp

[clenz]

I'm surprised you are posting on this thread
why?

[ursus arctos horribilis]

I don't usually do this but since there is only one game as a focus on this one I'll post the show link in case anyone wants to listen in.

The FCS Wedge NC Preview (podcast) (https://wp.me/p7Pyuy-1db)

[cx500d]

Stadium menus, prices, where beer is sold, etc.

https://www.fcdallas.com/post/2019/01/02/what-know-ahead-fcs-championship (https://www.fcdallas.com/post/2019/01/02/what-know-ahead-fcs-championship)

Note: Home state military making an appearance:


Pregame: There will be a B52 flyover coming from the Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota, piloted by Brandon Peters.

[Da Bison]

Stadium menus, prices, where beer is sold, etc.

https://www.fcdallas.com/post/2019/01/02/what-know-ahead-fcs-championship (https://www.fcdallas.com/post/2019/01/02/what-know-ahead-fcs-championship)

Note: Home state military making an appearance:


Pregame: There will be a B52 flyover coming from the Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota, piloted by Brandon Peters.
That always gives me the chills.

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[cx500d]

That always gives me the chills.

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Least year...Notice the engine stoker was shoveling in the lignite

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29828&stc=1

[cx500d]

Least year...Notice the engine stoker was shoveling in the lignite

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29828&stc=1

Here they were trying to avoid the flak being sent up by the JMU fans (their streamers didn't reach that high)

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29829&stc=1

[caribbeanhen]

Is the game this Saturday?

three weeks is just to long, I've already forgotten everything I knew about E Wash and 90 % of of what I knew about the Bizon

[TheRevSFA]

Stadium menus, prices, where beer is sold, etc.

https://www.fcdallas.com/post/2019/01/02/what-know-ahead-fcs-championship (https://www.fcdallas.com/post/2019/01/02/what-know-ahead-fcs-championship)

Note: Home state military making an appearance:


Pregame: There will be a B52 flyover coming from the Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota, piloted by Brandon Peters.



This is clutch info

[Bisonoline]

Is the game this Saturday?

three weeks is just to long, I've already forgotten everything I knew about E Wash and 90 % of of what I knew about the Bizon

Next year the game is jan 11th. Its a 12 game regular schedule year.

[cx500d]

Is the game this Saturday?

three weeks is just to long, I've already forgotten everything I knew about E Wash and 90 % of of what I knew about the Bizon

Selective amnesia....very common with people suffering PTSD

[Redbird 4th & short]

Is the game this Saturday?

three weeks is just to long, I've already forgotten everything I knew about E Wash and 90 % of of what I knew about the Bizon

what game ??? Season ended like a year ago ............. for most of us.

[Gil Dobie]

Is the game this Saturday?

three weeks is just to long, I've already forgotten everything I knew about E Wash and 90 % of of what I knew about the Bizon

Isn't EWU still selling tickets. Need time to get that done and plan trips to Frisco.

[kalm]

Great piece on what it means to cover and become a fan of EWU. Steve was a great beat writer and a super good guy.

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/jan/02/former-spokesman-review-sports-writer-steve-bergum/

[caribbeanhen]

Next year the game is jan 11th. Its a 12 game regular schedule year.

Let me guess, you already booked your hotel for Frisco 2020......

[Bisonoline]

Let me guess, you already booked your hotel for Frisco 2020......

Why yes----yes I did. How did you know???? :D

[caribbeanhen]

Is the game this Saturday?

three weeks is just to long, I've already forgotten everything I knew about E Wash and 90 % of of what I knew about the Bizon


Selective amnesia....very common with people suffering PTSD

Nope, PTSD wont set in until after the tragedy is over....... and who knows when that will be as the Bison show no signs of slowing down

[TheRevSFA]

Why yes----yes I did. How did you know???? :D

Smart man

[Professor Chaos]

Next year the game is jan 11th. Its a 12 game regular schedule year.
Might be on the 4th. In January 2014 the title game was on the 4th and I think there was only 2 weeks between the semis and title game since that was a 12 game season also.

[caribbeanhen]

Smart man

thanks

[Bisonoline]

Might be on the 4th. In January 2014 the title game was on the 4th and I think there was only 2 weeks between the semis and title game since that was a 12 game season also.

Hotel called the SOCON who administers the game and confirmed.

[cx500d]

Hotel called the SOCON who administers the game and confirmed.

Southland Conf administers game, not Socon.

[Bisonoline]

Southland Conf administers game, not Socon.

Yep thats it. Had 4 of those duded in the elevator the other day. They couldnt believe I was there that early.

[dudeitsaid]

NDSU fans and media eating up that , and maybe for good reason. The number of people that have already mentally awarded the trophy crack me up. I've seen this scenario before.

Maybe it won't effect the Bison team as thoroughly as it has seemed to effect the vast majority of the FCS world that are not EWU fans, but it will effect them some.

Get ready to see Goliath go down.

[frozennorth]

I'm sticking with my 66-24 projection, though I think I might be giving EWU too much credit

[dudeitsaid]

BTW, anyone who thinks EWU is going to be worn down in the 4th quarter, or is going to give up the game while there is any time on the clock clearly don't know the EWU culture that has been the lifeblood of this team since 2009 (IMO, it started with Matt Nichols leadership and focus when EWU was facing possible NCAA sanctions and a post-season ban, which was overturned). That same focus on fighting regardless of external circumstances carried the 2010 team through many comebacks, including in the championship game.

[dudeitsaid]

I'm sticking with my 66-24 projection, though I think I might be giving EWU too much credit

It's ok, everyone is wrong sometimes. It'll be OK when the pain of your folly wears off in 20 years.

[da_Bison]

It's ok, everyone is wrong sometimes. It'll be OK when the pain of your folly wears off in 20 years.

Soooo, what you’re saying, is you could be wrong.xthumbsupx,
you guys definitely could win, odds are against it, that’s why they play the game. Many teams have been favored by more and lost. I for one respect your offense big time, it’s all fun friendly fan banter. Good luck

[ursus arctos horribilis]

Pretty cool thing for both teams to be involved with in Frisco.

https://twitter.com/NCAA_FCS/status/1081041342652919809

[dudeitsaid]

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29832&stc=1

This little guy is picking Eastern to win.

[Redbird 4th & short]

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29832&stc=1

This little guy is picking Eastern to win.

cute kid, and I would never tell him he was probably wrong ... but this same guy probably also believes in Santa Claus xthumbsupx

Seriously, good luck to EWU .. impressive what your program has done in year 2 with new coach. Slow uneven start for new coach, but I still thought you guys were most screwed team last season .. certainly the first team out of all the bubble teams. I figured your guys would come back with bit of a chip this season .. even more impressive to have done it with a new young QB.

Cool story here to boot: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/other-sports/how-injured-ewu-quarterback-gage-gubrud-helped-eagles-reach-fcs-national-championship/

Don't get me wrong .. I'm rooting for my MVFC brethern and also think they will win. But if EWU can get their pass game going too spread the Bison defense out and get them on their heels, anything can happen with your more balanced attack this season. But, I still see Bison by 2 TDs in a hard fought game.

[X-Factor]

NDSU fans and media eating up that , and maybe for good reason. The number of people that have already mentally awarded the trophy crack me up. I've seen this scenario before.

Maybe it won't effect the Bison team as thoroughly as it has seemed to effect the vast majority of the FCS world that are not EWU fans, but it will effect them some.

Get ready to see Goliath go down.

Someone’s been going heavy on the Iodide.

Maybe EWU wins, after all it’s a football game and upsets happen, but I’ll go with a better chance that the Bison piss pound the Eagles more than they did in Cheney last year. The median probability says the line is right at -14 and that seems fair

I’ll be interested to see the Eagles defensive strategy against the run game. We get that going anything like last year and it’s lights out

[IBleedYellow]

Felony Assault

Kicking his brothers head https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190104/bbc92e0076483badd7893a2028d2737d.jpg

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[clenz]

Someone’s been going heavy on the Iodide.

Maybe EWU wins, after all it’s a football game and upsets happen, but I’ll go with a better chance that the Bison piss pound the Eagles more than they did in Cheney last year. The median probability says the line is right at -14 and that seems fair

I’ll be interested to see the Eagles defensive strategy against the run game. We get that going anything like last year and it’s lights outUNIs ****ty offense put 31 and 300 yards passing up in 3 quarters before deciding to quit.



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[X-Factor]

UNIs ****ty offense put 31 and 300 yards passing up in 3 quarters before being pounded into submission



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FYP

[IBleedYellow]

UNIs ****ty offense put 31 and 300 yards passing up in 3 quarters before deciding to quit.



Sent from my Pixel 3 using TapatalkFamiliarity and matchups. Come on dude....



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[clenz]

Familiarity and matchups. Come on dude....



Sent from my Pixel 3 using TapatalkFamiliarity works both ways

Ndsu should have zero issues prepping for a Farley offense. I could go create a game plan today that would work in week 5 next season and I don't even know who our OC will be or the QB for UNI.

Meanwhile, what familiarity do you have with EWUs offense that had over 4000 yards rushing at nearly 7 YPC and nearly 4000 yards passing?


I legit don't think UNI had 4000 yards total on the season

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[clenz]

I looked. Uni barely clipped 4500 total

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[Bisonator]

UNIs ****ty offense put 31 and 300 yards passing up in 3 quarters before deciding to quit.



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So cute.....your boys went toe to toe apparently. What is with UN_ teams and their impressive toe to toe skills? xlolx

[kalm]

Felony Assault

Kicking his brothers head https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190104/bbc92e0076483badd7893a2028d2737d.jpg

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Charges amended to 2nd degree misdemeanor. Made the trip down. Should know today whether or not he'll play. It's out of Best's hands and up to the university.

[Bisonator]

Charges amended to 2nd degree misdemeanor. Made the trip down. Should know today whether or not he'll play. It's out of Best's hands and up to the university.
They might as well cut the charade. Everyone knows he's playing.

[POD Knows]

Charges amended to 2nd degree misdemeanor. Made the trip down. Should know today whether or not he'll play. It's out of Best's hands and up to the university.
Baloney. Best can play who he wants to play.

[Rjones61]

Every team NDSU has faced, with exception to SDSU okay offense, has been straight up sad. Chalk the defense and ego inflation as an advantage for EWU.

[Green1]

Every team NDSU has faced, with exception to SDSU okay offense, has been straight up sad. Chalk the defense and ego inflation as an advantage for EWU.


Yep, we are a paper tiger.

[kalm]

BTW, anyone who thinks EWU is going to be worn down in the 4th quarter, or is going to give up the game while there is any time on the clock clearly don't know the EWU culture that has been the lifeblood of this team since 2009 (IMO, it started with Matt Nichols leadership and focus when EWU was facing possible NCAA sanctions and a post-season ban, which was overturned). That same focus on fighting regardless of external circumstances carried the 2010 team through many comebacks, including in the championship game.

Good post.

We scored 35 in the 2nd half against Poly, 21 in the 3rd quarter against SUU, 28 against UNC, 38 straight in the 2nd half against Davis, 47 against PSU, 32 against Nicholls, 20 vs. Davis the 2nd time, and 22 vs Maine.

We admittedly did struggle the entire game against Weber and had a bad 4th quarter against WSU but they were throwing it all over the place rather than wearing us down a la NDSU.

So yeah...we're not exactly chopped liver in the 2nd half and have done a bit of our own wearing teams down.

[kalm]

Baloney. Best can play who he wants to play.

Link? Do you work for EWU administration?

[POD Knows]

Link? Do you work for EWU administration?
Nope. Don’t need any inside info. He will be cleared to play and Best will then play him and that will be on him at that point in time. I am not really against him playing I just think it is funny that people jumped on guy for a weed charge and are giving a guy with an assault charge a pass.

[kalm]

Nope. Don’t need any inside info. He will be cleared to play and Best will then play him and that will be on him at that point in time. I am not really against him playing I just think it is funny that people jumped on guy for a weed charge and are giving a guy with an assault charge a pass.

Right. So you know all the details and don’t believe in due process.

[IBleedYellow]

He'll play and they'll have no excuses when they lose.

Other than "this was the worst game we played all season."

Tried and true.

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[kalm]

He'll play and they'll have no excuses when they lose.

Other than "this was the worst game we played all season."

Tried and true.

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Why would we need excuses? Most EWU fans didn’t use them in our three semifinal losses. You have to be good enough to overcome bad calls and injuries, and player suspensions. And we’re playing one of the best teams in the history of FCS.

[BisonTru]

Right. So you know all the details and don’t believe in due process.

I admittedly haven't followed this at all. What did he do or what's the story or what's the best we know so far?

[Gil Dobie]

UNIs ****ty offense put 31 and 300 yards passing up in 3 quarters before deciding to quit.



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It wasn't a balanced 300 yards. Pass defense is the Bison weakness, and UNI had decent blocking that day.

[Bisonator]

Right. So you know all the details and don’t believe in due process.
All I know is what has been reported. Which is a LEO saw him kick his brother in the head unconscious. That would be enough for me to want him kicked off my team.

I'm sure he will hear some crap in the trenches tomorrow. He better not lose his cool.

[clenz]

It wasn't a balanced 300 yards. Pass defense is the Bison weakness, and UNI had decent blocking that day.And we all know EWU is known to have a bad passing game.... So ndsu lucks out there...

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[dokhogg]

Not sure if this was posted on the thred yet, but here it is...nice article about NDSU and being sick of dynasties....hilarious writing.

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/jan/03/john-blanchette-please-dig-into-your-pockets-to-re/?amp-content=amp&__twitter_impression=true

[NDSUtk]

Now I'm nervous...NDSU won the BBQ bowl. I thought we always threw that???

https://twitter.com/NDSUathletics/status/1081245439972786178?s=19

[Bisonator]

Now I'm nervous...NDSU won the BBQ bowl. I thought we always threw that???

https://twitter.com/NDSUathletics/status/1081245439972786178?s=19
https://media.giphy.com/media/12XMGIWtrHBl5e/giphy.gif

[TheKingpin28]

Now I'm nervous...NDSU won the BBQ bowl. I thought we always threw that???

https://twitter.com/NDSUathletics/status/1081245439972786178?s=19This is not good

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[X-Factor]

Nope. Don’t need any inside info. He will be cleared to play and Best will then play him and that will be on him at that point in time. I am not really against him playing I just think it is funny that people jumped on guy for a weed charge and are giving a guy with an assault charge a pass.

Yeah but EWU has CULTURE since 2009!

[X-Factor]

So cute.....your boys went toe to toe apparently. What is with UN_ teams and their impressive toe to toe skills? xlolx

Leave it to him to cherry pick the worst 2 defensive quarters of the season and fail to mention that the scoring margin set an MVFC series high for the two teams. Game was a track meet, so what. It’s football and sometimes that happens.

The most important point in my mind is that the Bison find a new gear in the playoffs (past and present being perfect examples). This fact on top of what was one of the more dominating all-time regular seasons in fcs football and you have a pretty tough team to match let alone beat.

But hey, maybe EWU can find some magic pixie dust to sprinkle over their offensive and defensive lines because they will be getting beat upfront otherwise

[kalm]

All I know is what has been reported. Which is a LEO saw him kick his brother in the head unconscious. That would be enough for me to want him kicked off my team.

I'm sure he will hear some crap in the trenches tomorrow. He better not lose his cool.

Yeah, there’s been several versions of that story too. None of us were there to see what truly transpired. The charges have been amended to the same as driving with a suspended license so I’m guessing the severity told in the initial reports was a little inflated and that will be reflected if he ends up playing.

[Hammerhead]

Unless you count the 2016 playoffs where EWU was outscored 20-7 in the 4th quarter by Youngstown State. https://goeags.com/boxscore.aspx?path=football&id=3869


BTW, anyone who thinks EWU is going to be worn down in the 4th quarter, or is going to give up the game while there is any time on the clock clearly don't know the EWU culture that has been the lifeblood of this team since 2009 (IMO, it started with Matt Nichols leadership and focus when EWU was facing possible NCAA sanctions and a post-season ban, which was overturned). That same focus on fighting regardless of external circumstances carried the 2010 team through many comebacks, including in the championship game.

[cx500d]

Unless you count the 2016 playoffs where EWU was outscored 20-7 in the 4th quarter by Youngstown State. https://goeags.com/boxscore.aspx?path=football&id=3869
Who can forget Youngstown making 4q td’s literally off the backs of ewu players?

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29835&stc=1

[kalm]

Unless you count the 2016 playoffs where EWU was outscored 20-7 in the 4th quarter by Youngstown State. https://goeags.com/boxscore.aspx?path=football&id=3869

Good point and that game is specifically why Best has tweaked the offensive philosophy. Schmedding was the DC then as well, and if you’ve followed EWU this season you’ve seen a more agressive defense and more blitziimg as well.

[kalm]

Who can forget Youngstown making 4q td’s literally off the backs of ewu players?

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29835&stc=1

That EWU defender remembers and he’s on the field tomorrow. Great motivation. Wouldn’t be surprised to see his brother in the stands either.

[Bison56]

Who can forget Youngstown making 4q td’s literally off the backs of ewu players?

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29835&stc=1

That play still blows my mind.

- - - Updated - - -


Who can forget Youngstown making 4q td’s literally off the backs of ewu players?

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29835&stc=1

That play still blows my mind.

[Gil Dobie]

And we all know EWU is known to have a bad passing game.... So ndsu lucks out there...

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This is a better running team than EWU has had in the past. No Cooper Kupp either. Klieman may have some tricks up his sleeve to pull this one out. Thanks, UNI for all the coaches sent our way.

[WeAreThePride]

It wasn't a balanced 300 yards. Pass defense is the Bison weakness, and UNI had decent blocking that day.
At that point in the season, NDSU only had one weakness, which was susceptibility to screens. That has been addressed.

[AmsterBison]

At that point in the season, NDSU only had one weakness, which was susceptibility to screens. That has been addressed.

I'd say running QBs have had a surprising amount of success against NDSU's D too - and Eric Barriere is way better at that than any we've seen so far. There's a reason that Youngstown replaces their passing QB for a rushing QB for the NDSU game every year.

We'll see if EWU can be worn down - heck, it might be a track meet. That said, NDSU ran off the last ~12 minutes of the clock with a 17-play, 81-yard drive against EWU last year.

[TennBison]

NDSU fans and media eating up that , and maybe for good reason. The number of people that have already mentally awarded the trophy crack me up. I've seen this scenario before.

Maybe it won't effect the Bison team as thoroughly as it has seemed to effect the vast majority of the FCS world that are not EWU fans, but it will effect them some.

Get ready to see Goliath go down.
Feel free to educate us on your knowledge of this. Because for sure, it is not from EWU's showing how it is done.

[TennBison]

BTW, anyone who thinks EWU is going to be worn down in the 4th quarter, or is going to give up the game while there is any time on the clock clearly don't know the EWU culture that has been the lifeblood of this team since 2009 (IMO, it started with Matt Nichols leadership and focus when EWU was facing possible NCAA sanctions and a post-season ban, which was overturned). That same focus on fighting regardless of external circumstances carried the 2010 team through many comebacks, including in the championship game.
You are hanging your hat on a team from one glory year that happened 9 years ago????? Meanwhile, this "culture" you talk about has only a series of disappointments to show for it since 2010. And since that time NDSU has basically done everything right, I am pretty sure your idea of culture is a little week. You are basically the SHSU of the Big Sky. All talk but nothing to show for it. Sure, your team might win tomorrow, and if so, hats off to them, but don't make it seem like you have some great tradition going on that has brought you to this point.

[kalm]

You are hanging your hat on a team from one glory year that happened 9 years ago????? Meanwhile, this "culture" you talk about has only a series of disappointments to show for it since 2010. And since that time NDSU has basically done everything right, I am pretty sure your idea of culture is a little week. You are basically the SHSU of the Big Sky. All talk but nothing to show for it. Sure, your team might win tomorrow, and if so, hats off to them, but don't make it seem like you have some great tradition going on that has brought you to this point.

You just described 123 teams in the FCS. Lol.

Also...

* weak

[caribbeanhen]

I'd say running QBs have had a surprising amount of success against NDSU's D too - and Eric Barriere is way better at that than any we've seen so far. There's a reason that Youngstown replaces their passing QB for a rushing QB for the NDSU game every year.

We'll see if EWU can be worn down - heck, it might be a track meet. That said, NDSU ran off the last ~12 minutes of the clock with a 17-play, 81-yard drive against EWU last year.

Rocco didnt get the memo on the QB hint

[Redbird 4th & short]

You just described 123 teams in the FCS. Lol.

Also...

* weak
this !!!

To the previous poster .. dont be so arrogant about all this. My goodness, it is not like every team that doesn't win a Natty chokes or fails. Same for SDSU .... how about this explanation for losing .. the better team and program won ... simple. Now SHSU is different situation ONLY because they do/did very well for several seasons, played a weal SOS in regualr season, but beat good teams in playoffs, but then play a very good team and collapse and lose by 40+ all of sudden in semi's or whatever. That is a choke job mainly IMO because they were so unprepared to deal with stuggling and losing against a very good team .. so they collapsed when it got really tough.

But please, stop with the irrogance. EWU has much to be proud of for their culture and results.

[TennBison]

this !!!

To the previous poster .. dont be so arrogant about all this. My goodness, it is not like every team that doesn't win a Natty chokes or fails. Same for SDSU .... how about this explanation for losing .. the better team and program won ... simple. Now SHSU is different situation ONLY because they do/did very well for several seasons, played a weal SOS in regualr season, but beat good teams in playoffs, but then play a very good team and collapse and lose by 40+ all of sudden in semi's or whatever. That is a choke job mainly IMO because they were so unprepared to deal with stuggling and losing against a very good team .. so they collapsed when it got really tough.

But please, stop with the irrogance. EWU has much to be proud of for their culture and results.
I am not sure what you mean by irrogance.
And my reply to the other guy is a bash on him and not his team. He claims they have this "culture", well culture of what. You gotta look at the context and timing in which he brings it up. Two teams left and it is basically his teams culture against the culture at NDSU. And NDSU wins that battle easy. Sure, I give EWU credit for making it to the championship, and the players a great effort. And the same props to NDSU as well. EWU might pull out a win tomorrow, odds are they don't (and that has nothing to do with NDSU's past 8 years). Either way, don't think that I don't give props to teams and players who play the game, it's the fans that I give a hard time to.

[JSUSoutherner]

I am not sure what you mean by irrogance.
And my reply to the other guy is a bash on him and not his team. He claims they have this "culture", well culture of what. You gotta look at the context and timing in which he brings it up. Two teams left and it is basically his teams culture against the culture at NDSU. And NDSU wins that battle easy. Sure, I give EWU credit for making it to the championship, and the players a great effort. And the same props to NDSU as well. EWU might pull out a win tomorrow, odds are they don't (and that has nothing to do with NDSU's past 8 years). Either way, don't think that I don't give props to teams and players who play the game, it's the fans that I give a hard time to.

If you don't get to the chipper every year, you have no culture.

Got it.

[Outsider1]

Well, a few more hours to go; best of luck to both teams and do the FCS proud.

[Redbird 4th & short]

I am not sure what you mean by irrogance.
And my reply to the other guy is a bash on him and not his team. He claims they have this "culture", well culture of what. You gotta look at the context and timing in which he brings it up. Two teams left and it is basically his teams culture against the culture at NDSU. And NDSU wins that battle easy. Sure, I give EWU credit for making it to the championship, and the players a great effort. And the same props to NDSU as well. EWU might pull out a win tomorrow, odds are they don't (and that has nothing to do with NDSU's past 8 years). Either way, don't think that I don't give props to teams and players who play the game, it's the fans that I give a hard time to.
The arrogance continues ... name the top 5 programs in FCS since 2010. By your standard, you could probably not name anyone else. That is arrogance.

My top 5, without getting into debate over order after NDSU are: NDSU, SDSU, EWU, SHSU, and then maybe throw teams like UNH, JMU, JSU, and some others in a hat.

As for context, not sure what that matters ... you said what you said and I disagree. EWU is a succesful program with a proven culture .. thy changed coaches and kept winning. This year, they lost their stud QB and kept winning. And they are a top 5 program dating back to 2010 .. that's not coincidence, that's a winning culture.

[Bison56]

If you don't get to the chipper every year, you have no culture.

Got it.

Is losing in the second round a culture?:D

[JSUSoutherner]

Is losing in the second round a culture?:D

When's the last time EWU lost in the second round?

[cx500d]

If you don't get to the chipper every year, you have no culture.

Got it.

Speaking of culture, JSU house band singing the school song!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI_lRB-ezC4

[JSUSoutherner]

Speaking of culture, JSU house band singing the school song!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI_lRB-ezC4

Close.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBdonr6AWtQ&feature=youtu.be

[clenz]

And my reply to the other guy is a bash on him and not his team.
Is this really something you want to admit?

Openly admitting you are attacking an individual poster is....well....pretty ****ing stupid. I just wanted to make sure this post gets highlighted for mods, and Troy, to take a look at and evaluate

[TennBison]

The arrogance continues ... name the top 5 programs in FCS since 2010. By your standard, you could probably not name anyone else. That is arrogance.

My top 5, without getting into debate over order after NDSU are: NDSU, SDSU, EWU, SHSU, and then maybe throw teams like UNH, JMU, JSU, and some others in a hat.

As for context, not sure what that matters ... you said what you said and I disagree. EWU is a succesful program with a proven culture .. thy changed coaches and kept winning. This year, they lost their stud QB and kept winning. And they are a top 5 program dating back to 2010 .. that's not coincidence, that's a winning culture.
NDSU lost their stud QB a few years ago and kept winning, and won a Championship that year. NDSU changed coaches and kept winning, won a championship that year as well. And sure, they might be a top five program.
But gotta laugh at your pick of putting SHSU and possibly JSU up near the top or in a hat.

[JSUSoutherner]

NDSU lost their stud QB a few years ago and kept winning, and won a Championship that year. NDSU changed coaches and kept winning, won a championship that year as well. And sure, they might be a top five program.
But gotta laugh at your pick of putting SHSU and possibly JSU up near the top or in a hat.

Name three teams with more wins in the past 6 years than SHSU or JSU

[dudeitsaid]

I am not sure what you mean by irrogance.
And my reply to the other guy is a bash on him and not his team. He claims they have this "culture", well culture of what. You gotta look at the context and timing in which he brings it up. Two teams left and it is basically his teams culture against the culture at NDSU. And NDSU wins that battle easy. Sure, I give EWU credit for making it to the championship, and the players a great effort. And the same props to NDSU as well. EWU might pull out a win tomorrow, odds are they don't (and that has nothing to do with NDSU's past 8 years). Either way, don't think that I don't give props to teams and players who play the game, it's the fans that I give a hard time to.

I didn't say anything about the culture at NDSU. I've heard and read multiple people refer to the fact that NDSU will just wear teams down in the 4th quarter, or the 2nd half altogether. Prior to 2009, EWU was a solid team, and they had some strong success. But the 2009 season was one of uncertainty, and Matt Nichols led the team through a season that was supposed to have nothing to play for. I won't go into the history of it, but it was the point that I really saw something different than other "good" teams. And I believe it is the intangible that has carried EWU to a level of success that is bewildering to a lot of people (for an example, read Skyline sports article interviewing former coach Kramer on the odds that EWU has overcome, and continues to overcome to compete at the level they are).

NDSU doesn't win the culture battle easily. Why would you get that impression? Because NDSU wins on the field? I'm sure it is more than culture that accounts for that. Culture isn't a competition as far as I know.

You have your green and gold glasses on, I have my red and black. You are confident your team will win, I think my team can win. I personally predict the upset (that's the thing I've seen before, many times, one of the great things about sports).

EWU is a complete team, even with as many backups as we have. The most complete team I've seen at EWU. EWU's line is solid. They are not going to get worn down. The QB is young, inexperienced, but as long as the situation doesn't get to him, he will be very challenging to defend against. He has a very strong arm, and our receivers are underrated because we've been more balanced. But if needed, we can be air raid. If we need to we can be RPO. If needed, we can pound the rock. This team can be effective in multiple ways.

Our Defense gives up yards, but is opportunistic. We have the best kicker in the country, and one of the best punters. Special teams will be solid.

NDSU had our number last year on our turf. But the year before, EWU had a chance to win the game in the Fargodome. This team may not have Cooper Kupp, but is a better overall team. I just don't see the blowout that some people are envisioning.

I'm not taking anything away from NDSU. They are the best program in FCS history, IMO. But I'm not buying into the hype that this game is basically a formality.

[cx500d]

Name three teams with more quality wins in the past 6 years than SHSU or JSU

FYP
ISUr, UNI, SDSU, JMU, UNH, Richmond, Wofford, Furman, ....

[Hammerhead]

NDSU also has a better team than two years ago.

[JSUSoutherner]

FYP
ISUr, UNI, SDSU, JMU, UNH, Richmond, Wofford, Furman, ....
Interesting, SHSU has more playoff wins than all of them.

Are playoff teams not "quality”?

[dewey]

Pretty cool message from Kansas State football.

K-State Football (@KStateFB) Tweeted:
A message from the 'Cats to @CoachKli and @NDSUfootball

#KStateFB #WinTheDangDay https://t.co/ZjXHDQ2zwb https://twitter.com/KStateFB/status/1081233800707813376?s=17

Dewey

[WeAreThePride]

Interesting, SHSU has more playoff wins than all of them.

Are playoff teams not "quality”?
So now you’re carrying water for SHSU? Makes sense.

[JSUSoutherner]

So now you’re carrying water for SHSU? Makes sense.
I mean, I'm just trying to figure out what the guy considers a culture.

If EWU has none and teams like SHSU are laughable then why do we even play a football season?

Just skip the formality and give NDSU the trophy. Save everyone's school a bunch of money. xcoffeex

[WeAreThePride]

I mean, I'm just trying to figure out what the guy considers a culture.

If EWU has none and teams like SHSU are laughable then why do we even play a football season?

Just skip the formality and give NDSU the trophy. Save everyone's school a bunch of money. xcoffeex
It’s a lot more fun to see every opponent’s hopes rise and fall during the season. But I wouldn’t be opposed to skipping the games. Maybe even award the Bison 2 titles a year, instead of just 1.

[uni88]

This is a better running team than EWU has had in the past. No Cooper Kupp either. Klieman may have some tricks up his sleeve to pull this one out. Thanks, UNI for all the coaches sent our way.Your welcome. UNI's second best former assistant is following in the footsteps of our best former assistant and going to the Big XII.

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[clenz]

Your welcome. UNI's second best former assistant is following in the footsteps of our best former assistant and going to the Big XII.

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Scott Frost holds number 1

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[uni88]

At that point in the season, NDSU only had one weakness, which was susceptibility to screens. That has been addressed.So the South Manitoba State University Bison have no weaknesses? Next up the winner of the Alabama/Clemson game followed by the Saints, Chiefs, Rams & Patriots. They should win all 5 by 2-3 touchdowns. :D

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[uni88]

Move them all down 1

Scott Frost holds number 1

Sent from my Pixel 3 using TapatalkExactly Klieman is following Frost to the Big XII.

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[Hammerhead]

NDSU has no weaknesses that anyone has figured out how to take advantage of this year.

[WeAreThePride]

So the South Manitoba State University Bison have no weaknesses? Next up the winner of the Alabama/Clemson game followed by the Saints, Chiefs, Rams & Patriots. They should win all 5 by 2-3 touchdowns. :D

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Yep. That’s exactly what I said.

[dewey]

So the South Manitoba State University Bison have no weaknesses? Next up the winner of the Alabama/Clemson game followed by the Saints, Chiefs, Rams & Patriots. They should win all 5 by 2-3 touchdowns. :D

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Actually Alabama and Clemson have already declined a game due to the impending whooping:D

Probably a 8-10 TD over the Saints, Chiefs and Pateios combined team:D

No weaknesses on this Bison team? Someone needs to put the koolaid down.

Dewey

[Hammerhead]

Actually Alabama and Clemson have already declined a game due to the impending whooping:D

Probably a 8-10 TD over the Saints, Chiefs and Pateios combined team:D

No weaknesses on this Bison team? Someone needs to put the koolaid down.

Dewey


He's a UNI fan so he probably needs to put down the bitter beer. :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOP5PBIghhc

[WeAreThePride]

Actually Alabama and Clemson have already declined a game due to the impending whooping:D

Probably a 8-10 TD over the Saints, Chiefs and Pateios combined team:D

No weaknesses on this Bison team? Someone needs to put the koolaid down.

Dewey
Obviously I was talking in reference to the competition. A WW1 tank has no weaknesses against any Civil War tech, bit is highly vulnerable to a number of 1940s weapons.

[uni88]

Yep. That’s exactly what I said.You said "at that point in the season, NDSU only had one weakness ... that has been addressed." It's reasonable to interpret that to mean that SMSU has no weaknesses.

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[WeAreThePride]

You said "at that point in the season, NDSU only had one weakness ... that has been addressed." It's reasonable to interpret that to mean that SMSU has no weaknesses.

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Did you just finish your first semester of law school?

[uni88]

Did you just finish your first semester of law school?

Nope. I apologize if I lumped you in with the multitude of other Bison faithful who think their team is perfect and take offense at anyone who has the temerity to be less then complimentary or god-forbid poke fun at the mighty Bison.

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29839&stc=1
Some (not all) Bison fans get their hackles up when anyone pokes fun at their team. Lighten up! Football is a game.

[Bison56]

I repeat this will be a nail biter game.

[fencer24]

I'm a Griz fan, but my undergrad was at EWU, actually started when it was EWSC. But watching EWU play Maine, I have to admit I am impressed. Their O-Line (what, 5 seniors?) were pretty good. I know that Maine isn't at the level of NDSU, but they were good enough to get to the semis, and EWU handled them on both sides of the ball. If NDSU racks up the points in the first quarter, EWU is screwed. On the other hand, if EWU starts early and often, not sure that NDSU is built to chase them. They really seem to be built to outlast them, but if the clock is ticking and they are behind, I'm not sure that's going to work.
While I would like to see EWU upset the dynasty, I don't think they will. But if I was to bet, I would take the under on covering the spread. I think it could very well be a great game, one for the ages.
Or it could be a blowout. We will see.

[BisonFan02]

I'm a Griz fan, but my undergrad was at EWU, actually started when it was EWSC. But watching EWU play Maine, I have to admit I am impressed. Their O-Line (what, 5 seniors?) were pretty good. I know that Maine isn't at the level of NDSU, but they were good enough to get to the semis, and EWU handled them on both sides of the ball. If NDSU racks up the points in the first quarter, EWU is screwed. On the other hand, if EWU starts early and often, not sure that NDSU is built to chase them. They really seem to be built to outlast them, but if the clock is ticking and they are behind, I'm not sure that's going to work.
While I would like to see EWU upset the dynasty, I don't think they will. But if I was to bet, I would take the under on covering the spread. I think it could very well be a great game, one for the ages.
Or it could be a blowout. We will see.

Thanks John. (Pat Summerall voice)

[fencer24]

Hey, I'm not committing real money here. Just curiosity bucks.

[TennBison]

Is this really something you want to admit?

Openly admitting you are attacking an individual poster is....well....pretty ****ing stupid. I just wanted to make sure this post gets highlighted for mods, and Troy, to take a look at and evaluate
Bashing someone for what they say is not the same as Attacking someone. Nice try though.

[Bisonoline]

In line waiting to get in to the tailgate lot.

[Pards Rule]

In line waiting to get in to the tailgate lot.

Good morning Fargoooooo!

[X-Factor]

I didn't say anything about the culture at NDSU. I've heard and read multiple people refer to the fact that NDSU will just wear teams down in the 4th quarter, or the 2nd half altogether. Prior to 2009, EWU was a solid team, and they had some strong success. But the 2009 season was one of uncertainty, and Matt Nichols led the team through a season that was supposed to have nothing to play for. I won't go into the history of it, but it was the point that I really saw something different than other "good" teams. And I believe it is the intangible that has carried EWU to a level of success that is bewildering to a lot of people (for an example, read Skyline sports article interviewing former coach Kramer on the odds that EWU has overcome, and continues to overcome to compete at the level they are).

NDSU doesn't win the culture battle easily. Why would you get that impression? Because NDSU wins on the field? I'm sure it is more than culture that accounts for that. Culture isn't a competition as far as I know.

You have your green and gold glasses on, I have my red and black. You are confident your team will win, I think my team can win. I personally predict the upset (that's the thing I've seen before, many times, one of the great things about sports).

EWU is a complete team, even with as many backups as we have. The most complete team I've seen at EWU. EWU's line is solid. They are not going to get worn down. The QB is young, inexperienced, but as long as the situation doesn't get to him, he will be very challenging to defend against. He has a very strong arm, and our receivers are underrated because we've been more balanced. But if needed, we can be air raid. If we need to we can be RPO. If needed, we can pound the rock. This team can be effective in multiple ways.

Our Defense gives up yards, but is opportunistic. We have the best kicker in the country, and one of the best punters. Special teams will be solid.

NDSU had our number last year on our turf. But the year before, EWU had a chance to win the game in the Fargodome. This team may not have Cooper Kupp, but is a better overall team. I just don't see the blowout that some people are envisioning.

I'm not taking anything away from NDSU. They are the best program in FCS history, IMO. But I'm not buying into the hype that this game is basically a formality.

Well, EWU did get worn down last year in the 2nd half when we played. Same team/coaches back for the Bison except they are quite a bit better, so why wouldn’t it be probable that the same thing happens here? Maybe we will just score too fast would be the most likely reason I could see against it.

And to the poster that questions what would happen if we get down early...not a problem at all. This Bison team actually has quick strike capability. The offense is the best we’ve had in the championship runs bar none with big plays being a huge part of that. We have the best QB in the FCS, if it comes to slinging it downfield we can do that too

Look for TEs to have a huge day receiving today.

[Gil Dobie]

My feeling is the game will be closer than most think, and I would not be shocked if EWU wins on a turnover or 2. Still picking the Bison 42-38.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Frisco keeps getting bigger. The difference between 2011 and now is remarkable.

NDSU grinds down EWU. I don't think the EWU defense can consistently get stops. Defense wins titles and NDSU's is significantly better.

Bison roll to #7.

[Pards Rule]

The migration South is beginning.

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So do NDSU fans now traditionally take the first week of January off or blow all their sick days in one swoop?

[caribbeanhen]

My feeling is the game will be closer than most think, and I would not be shocked if EWU wins on a turnover or 2. Still picking the Bison 42-38.

Lot's of sand at Ormond by the Sea I see....... the Bison will crush E Washington

[dewey]

Happy gameday!

My prediction
NDSU 48
EWU 28

Go Bison!

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[kalm]

My feeling is the game will be closer than most think, and I would not be shocked if EWU wins on a turnover or 2. Still picking the Bison 42-38.

I see it similar. Good luck to your team, Gilbie!

[Pards Rule]

Is spread still 13?

[Obzerver]

just got it at EWU +16.5 +8 at half ...over/under firm at 61 while half 30.5

[Pards Rule]

just got it at EWU +16.5
yowza!! Motivation?

[Schism55]

https://twitter.com/HEROSportsHerd/status/1081574075783397376
Welp, that ain't good xeyebrowx

[TheKingpin28]

https://twitter.com/HEROSportsHerd/status/1081574075783397376
Welp, that ain't good xeyebrowx

Well that sucks.

[X-Factor]

EWU big DT is not playing

[TheKingpin28]

EWU big DT is not playing

Source?

[X-Factor]

Source?

1660 just reported that he was seen on the concourse while EWU was warming up on the field

[TheKingpin28]

1660 just reported that he was seen on the concourse while EWU was warming up on the field

Well that is a huge blow then.

[Schism55]

https://twitter.com/SR_Collingwood/status/1081579244860395520

[X-Factor]

48-28 Bison
Closer game than some might be expecting

[TwinCitiesBison]

41-20 Bison. EWU gets one TD early and one late but settle for FGs in the middle quaters when they need to keep up with the Bison offensive juggernaut.

[TennBison]

Field looks to be a little slick, players slipping.

[gsf23nd]

So when do the "Bison payed off the refs" posts start?

[uni88]

So when do the "Bison payed off the refs" posts start?Right after the Stick was robbed of the Payton posts end. :D

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[AggieFinn]

Well, good game so far.

[ngineer]

Entertaining game to watch and glad it was competitive. Most impressed with NDSU's 80 yard drive in the fourth quarter that kept the ball away from EWU. That really shifted the momentum and put the squeeze on, even though they missed the FG. Kudos to the Eagles for not giving up and making it interesting at the end. Congrats to the Bison for a well-deserved win. A very well coached team.

[Bison56]

I just cant believe that Coach Best is as big as he is for as much energy he burns on the sideline you would think he would be about 100 lbs.xlolx I like what he has done at EW they should be a contender every year.

[kalm]

That last Stick run was a dagger for ol’ kalm...lol. Happy to contribute tho.